Guides & Directories

Find tips and hints on researching UK surnames and genealogy plus links to family history resources.

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    1. 1891 Census UK

      Provides information about the 1891 Census in the British Isles, its availability in specific census districts, and other UK genealogy news.
      www.1891-census.co.uk

      Provides information about the 1891 Census in the British Isles, its availability in specific census districts, and other UK genealogy news.

    2. Ancestor Quest - UK & Ireland

      Plain but comprehensive list of links relating to UK and Ireland genealogy. Includes links for adoptees as well as emigrant ship passenger lists.
      members.tripod.com

      Plain but comprehensive list of links relating to UK and Ireland genealogy. Includes links for adoptees as well as emigrant ship passenger lists.

    3. Ancestralscotland.com

      Trace a family tree and plan a visit to Scotland to research personal ancestry. Features a history of the Scottish clans and a surname search.
      www.ancestralscotland.com

      Trace a family tree and plan a visit to Scotland to research personal ancestry. Features a history of the Scottish clans and a surname search.

    4. Ancestry.com

      Search for the history of your ancestors online from over 100 million records. Research family trees, census records, and subscribe for more detailed archives.
      www.ancestry.com

      Search for the history of your ancestors online from over 100 million records. Research family trees, census records, and subscribe for more detailed archives.

    5. BBCi - Family History

      Provides advice and tips on how to begin research, with details on death certificates, censuses and Internet resources. Follow a research case.
      www.bbc.co.uk

      Provides advice and tips on how to begin research, with details on death certificates, censuses and Internet resources. Follow a research case.

    6. BBCi - Surnames Genes and Genealogy

      Online factsheet accompanies a fascinating BBC programme looking into the DNA of people with the same surnames but no family links.
      www.bbc.co.uk

      Online factsheet accompanies a fascinating BBC programme looking into the DNA of people with the same surnames but no family links.

    7. Border Art

      Trace clan histories and ancestors using these antique-style genealogy maps, photos, artwork and drawings from England, Ireland and Scotland.
      www.borderart.co.uk

      Trace clan histories and ancestors using these antique-style genealogy maps, photos, artwork and drawings from England, Ireland and Scotland.

    8. British Home Children

      Families of children deported to Canada by British child care agencies can seek advice on finding their roots and join a mailing list.
      charsnow.tripod.com

      Families of children deported to Canada by British child care agencies can seek advice on finding their roots and join a mailing list.

    9. British Isles GenWeb Project

      Part of WorldGenWeb, this volunteer project aims to make documents available online, provide exchange forums, and locate starting points for family history research.
      www.britishislesgenweb.org

      Part of WorldGenWeb, this volunteer project aims to make documents available online, provide exchange forums, and locate starting points for family history research.

    10. Celtic Names of the British Isles

      Hunt through a thorough resource on Celtic names with sections on Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland and more, including 175 ways to spell Jennifer.
      www.crosswinds.net

      Hunt through a thorough resource on Celtic names with sections on Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland and more, including 175 ways to spell Jennifer.

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